I didn't get into the prior two games when I gave them a shot back in the day so I was on the fence about ever trying this but I'd say it's far and away Rockstar's best game. I'm not confident they'll top it given GTA 6 is probably gonna be a complete jerk off like GTA 5 was.
Arthur Morgan is one of the most interesting and introspective characters I've ever seen in a video game. The little details really add up. With the dialogue system, the NPCs not being as faceless as a typical open world game. Your actions matter one way or the other, through bounties and your general reputation amongst the towns and people.
The combat has a stiffness to it that feels deliberate to replicate older weapons. This is also a rare instance to me where the gore adds a lot. I highly recommend playing this in first person. After you dome piece a shopkeeper for calling the cops on you during a robbery and you see his fuckin' brains fly everywhere in front of your face, you do feel something. This is one of the only games where I've felt bad killing random NPCs. That'll probably never happen again. Hell, even in your oversized gang. I did care about most of the people in it despite how many characters are juggled around.
There's definitely some risky sections of the game that may test your patience but sticking with it is rewarding. The epilogue is a beautiful ending.
That said, get the concrete shoes off of Arthur, how many times can this guy plod around a shop or the camp? Can't I just fast walk? a nice brisk pace? Anyhow this isn't my favorite Rockstar game simply because Bully has a special place in my heart but I don't think they'll ever produce anything to match it. My only regret is not taking longer to beat it.
Arthur Morgan is one of the most interesting and introspective characters I've ever seen in a video game. The little details really add up. With the dialogue system, the NPCs not being as faceless as a typical open world game. Your actions matter one way or the other, through bounties and your general reputation amongst the towns and people.
The combat has a stiffness to it that feels deliberate to replicate older weapons. This is also a rare instance to me where the gore adds a lot. I highly recommend playing this in first person. After you dome piece a shopkeeper for calling the cops on you during a robbery and you see his fuckin' brains fly everywhere in front of your face, you do feel something. This is one of the only games where I've felt bad killing random NPCs. That'll probably never happen again. Hell, even in your oversized gang. I did care about most of the people in it despite how many characters are juggled around.
There's definitely some risky sections of the game that may test your patience but sticking with it is rewarding. The epilogue is a beautiful ending.
That said, get the concrete shoes off of Arthur, how many times can this guy plod around a shop or the camp? Can't I just fast walk? a nice brisk pace? Anyhow this isn't my favorite Rockstar game simply because Bully has a special place in my heart but I don't think they'll ever produce anything to match it. My only regret is not taking longer to beat it.